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Android vs iPhone: which is better?

Choosing between Android phones and iPhones is largely a matter of personal preference.

But below we’ve compiled a list of the reasons you may want to choose an Android phone over an iPhone.

New features tend to arrive on Android first

From dual lens cameras to curved screens, it’s usually Android phones that lead the way. The same goes for specifications, with the top-end Android phones usually feature more powerful processors, higher-grade cameras and larger screens a long time before they arrive on iPhones.

They can be a lot cheaper

You can pick up a very good, new Android phone for well under £200. And if you’re not fussed about owning a new model, they can be had much cheaper still.

The entry-level iPhone SE is £379.

Free gifts

If you shop around you can get some very good free gifts with Android phones, such as cases, camera accessories and even VR headsets. The freebies are usually especially good if you pre-order, with networks in the past having given away freebie bundles worth hundreds of pounds. That’s on top of customer reward schemes, double-data incentives and the like.

However, incentives networks offer to are much more limited. So you may get double-data and customer rewards, but free gifts are a no-no

More scope to customise your phone

When you buy an iPhone, you’re not able to change the look and feel of the phone. Choose Android and you can customise the homescreen with wallpapers and themes to make the phone really feel like your own.

More choice

iPhones let you choose between three screen sizes, all of which feature broadly similar designs and materials. The sheer range of manufacturers making Android phones means there’s a much wider choice of designs, materials and sizes to pick from.

Need some advice?

If you’re in any way not sure if Android is right for you, or you a bit of advice about finding a good Android phone deal, get in touch with us through Twitter. We’ll do our best to help you.

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